South Carroll High School has three large curricular performing ensembles, Band, Orchestra, and Jazz Ensemble. These large ensembles are open to all qualifying students attending South Carroll High School who play a wind, percussion, or string instrument. These ensembles rehearse during school hours and present several performances throughout the school year.
Additionally, many extracurricular performing opportunities are available to students. Participation will require a commitment of time before or after school. Eligible students who are interested in these opportunities will receive detailed information at a later date. Students are strongly encouraged to take advantage of these performance opportunities. Extracurricular options include, but are not limited to:
Solo and Ensemble Festival: All South Carroll High School Band/Orchestra members are strongly encouraged to participate in the Carroll County Solo and Ensemble Festival. Solo and small ensemble playing is vital to the development of confidence and musical maturity. Students who participate will receive written performance comments and helpful advice from expert performers and educators.
All-County Band and Orchestra: Membership in the Carroll County High School All-County Band and Orchestra is determined by a countywide audition. In order to audition for these ensembles, students must have an “A” in Band/Orchestra and be nominated by their school director. These all-county ensembles are an excellent opportunity for students to perform challenging music and to meet new friends from other schools with similar interests.
All-State Band and Orchestra: The Maryland Band Directors Association (MBDA) and Maryland Orchestra Directors Association (MODA) sponsor an All-State Band and All-State Orchestra, respectively. Membership in these ensembles is very selective and is determined by a statewide audition. In order to audition for these ensembles, students must have an “A” in Band/Orchestra and be nominated by their school director.
Pep Band: All South Carroll High School Band members are strongly encouraged to participate in the SCH Cavalier Pep Band. The Pep Band plays a variety of pop and rock music for home varsity football games, home varsity basketball games and other school-related events. Pep Band is an excellent opportunity for students to increase their performance skills, socialize with other band students and contribute to school spirit.
Additionally, many extracurricular performing opportunities are available to students. Participation will require a commitment of time before or after school. Eligible students who are interested in these opportunities will receive detailed information at a later date. Students are strongly encouraged to take advantage of these performance opportunities. Extracurricular options include, but are not limited to: